Silence (How To Train Your Dragon AU) (Hiccup x reader OC)

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

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Hiccup's P.O.V

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I woke up smiling, and- for once- not alone. My arms reached over and behind Silence's shoulder while she laid on her side, her hand resting on my waist. In between us, Harley slept on his back, smiling in a peaceful bliss.

I laid my head back on the pillow, never wanting this moment to end. I could get used to this. In fact, I longed for this moment to happen again. I gently leaned to kiss Harley's forehead then Silence's cheek.

She smiled, letting me know she was awake, but she made no move to speak.

"G'morning, mi'lady," I offered. I looked back at the window. "Well, afternoon."

She opened her eyes and mouthed it back. I didn't know why she didn't talk, but I accepted it. It hurt, slightly, when she refused, especially after last night, but I said nothing.

"Did you have a good nap?" I waited for her nod. "Me, too. You're beautiful," I told her, enjoying her light blush. I leaned forward again to place a tender peck on her lips before leaning back. "I wish I could wake like this every single day for the rest of my life," I admitted, looking between her and Harley.

A knock sounded at the door, and I groaned in annoyance. The sign on the door clearly said not to disturb me. Silence went to move, but I stopped her.

Not wanting to wake Harley by shouting, I murmured a, "Coming!" and gently rolled out of bed. I made my way to the door, opening it a crack. "Dad?"

"Ah, son!" he bellowed, about to rush in, but I stepped forward, shutting the door as I entered the hallway in my wrinkled clothes. "Son," he smirked, eyeing my clothing. "The servants said you were acting strangely. Is there something you're itching to tell me?"

I tried not to look back at the door. "Not quite the itch you're thinking of, but yes."

He patted my shoulder, nearly knocking me over. "Ah ha! That's my boy! Now, let's meet her!"

"Dad, wait!" I called, shutting the door as he begun to open it. I was certain he wouldn't approve of Silence. He wanted me to pick someone like Astrid, but we just didn't like each other in that way. Silence was shy- even more so than me- was from a poor village, and had a child already!

"What is it, son?" he asked, excitedly. "She's in there, isn't she?"

"She can't see you!" I whispered. "She doesn't know who I am!"

He frowned, warning, "Son, you can't hide who you are from her forever."

"I know, dad, but I want to marry for love. I'm sure I love her, and I think she loves me back, but I'm not certain. Dad!" I had to stop him again. "Dad, please, I promise I will pick a bride for the ball. Just give me this last week to let her get used to the real me. Please."

He sighed, and I knew I won. "Fine, son, but you should tell her before someone else tells her."

I nodded, having already asked the nobles and servants who knew who I was not to mention my exact status to anyone- especially Silence.

"Thanks, dad."

"I hope you know what you're doing, son." He walked away, proudly.

"Me, too, dad," I whispered as he disappeared to his room. "Me, too."

I took a deep breath before strolling into my room. Harley was alert, squealing, "Da Da!" as I hurriedly shut the door.

"Hi, buddy!" I replied, quickly making my way back to them. He jumped on me as I slid back into bed.

"You weft (left)," he pouted.

I smiled, hearing his first real sentence since I met him. From what I had gathered, he was a child of few words- mainly two: Momma and, now, Da Da. "Sorry, bud, I had some business to attend to. But I didn't forget about you." I nuzzled his neck with my nose, making him giggle and lean back.

Harley then made his way around the bed, occasionally jumping on me or Silence.

"You don't mind him calling me Dad, do you?" I asked Silence, worried she would hate it. She shook her head, and I relaxed. She had a gleam in her eyes telling me she loved it, and I leaned forward. "Good. I would be honored to be his dad." I pressed my lips gently to hers, and she responded kindly.

"Momma! Da Da!" Harley cried, jumping between us.

Though I was slightly upset our kiss had ended, I beamed at the laughing boy. "Yes, son?" I called him son without thought, and it felt right. I had thought it was strange when my dad called me that- wasn't it strange?- but now it made perfect sense. I adored the ability to call Harley "son."

He giggled, worming his way between us. "Ah ah. Ah ah." He pointed to his open mouth.

"Are you hungry, son?" He nodded. "Then we should get some food in that belly!" He giggled as I tickled his stomach.

After a minute, we calmed down, and I rung up Onem and waited outside the door to order dinner. I slipped back in as he left, pausing as I watch Silence play with Harley, giving him her full attention.

I crawled back into bed, joining in their play. A few minutes later, a knock sounded at the door. Silence had left to use the facilities, leaving me with Harley refusing to leave my arms.

"No," he protested, clinging onto me since Silence left his sight. "Da Da!"

"Shh, shh," I shushed, giving into him. I rested him on my hip and walked to the door. I opened it a crack, seeing Onem look at me suspiciously. I opened the door a bit more, careful to hide Harley behind it. I reached for the tray, but Onem came right on in. He set it on my desk and walked back on out, wordless. I shut the door, relieved at his abrupt exit. "Thank Thor."

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